Fueran (en. Were)

[fweɾan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb 'to be' used in hypothetical or wishful situations.

If they were happier, they would live better.

Si fueran más felices, vivirían mejor.

Expresses an unreal situation in the past.

I would have liked it if they were invited.

Me habría gustado si ellos fueran invitados.

Condition that occurs in a context that has not taken place.

I don't understand how it could have been possible for that to happen.

No entiendo cómo fuera posible que ocurriera eso.

Derived from the verb 'to be', from Latin 'esse'.

If they were rich

Expresses a hypothetical condition of wealth.

Si fueran ricas

I wish they were true

Desire for something impossible or doubtful to be true.

Ojalá fueran ciertos

If they were friends

Condition that expresses the hypothesis of a friendship relationship.

Si fueran amigos

to be

Verb that indicates existence or identity.

ser

were

Alternative form of the verb 'to be' in the subjunctive.

fuese

Used to refer to people in a derogatory manner in hypothetical situations.

If those were my friends, I would prefer to be alone.

Si esos fueran mis amigos, preferiría estar solo.

Used to express disbelief about a statement.

Really? If they were true, I would be surprised.

¿En serio? Si fueran verdad, estaría sorprendido.